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Orcas hunting common dolphins in Gansbaai, South Africa

By on September 3, 2012 in Wildlife

The best thing about working on the ocean is never knowing what you will find.

Thanks to Kira Matiwane and Katja Vinding-Petersen for spotting this incredible encounter. Never before has this predatory behaviour been documented in Gansbaai!

Check out more about these incredible 5 000 kg orcas in operation in False Bay, with amazing images, in the August 2012 issue of Africa Geographic magazine, on sale now. Or why not subscribe? Email: subscriptions@africageographic.com and for the digital edition visit https://www.mysubs.co.za/magazine/africa-geographic

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About Judy Beyer

Hi, I'm Judy, the senior sub-editor of Africa Geographic magazine. I'm not only fixated about commas, though. I am passionate about our planet, its wild landscapes and its bustling places. People fascinate me, animals even more and wide open spaces simply mesmerise me. I've travelled some and have been privileged to see a handful of Africa's amazing sights. Oh, and I love to write.
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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sarah-Borchert/556117067 Sarah Borchert

    This is incredible stuff. In Chris’ article (in Africa Geographic’s August issue) he describes how orcas have a top speed of 30 knots, while common dolphins can only push themselves to 20 knots. Having read his descriptions and insights into this behaviour made this clip that much more dramatic for me.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Simon.Espley1 Simon Espley

    Awesome video – pity we didn’t see a strike!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Judy-Beyer/681611986 Judy Beyer

    An orca sets its sights on a dolphin and barrels towards it; the orca is fed and all that remains of the dolphin is bubbles! Unbelievable stuff.

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